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Total cases sentenced in Queensland courts on the rise in 2025-26

12 November 2026

The number of cases sentenced in Queensland courts increased by 5% in the past financial year, according to the latest data from the Council.

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New research explores the role of domestic violence victimisation in sentencing

11 November 2026

Research by the Council has explored how sentencing courts consider the effects of DV on offenders and why it could justify a more lenient sentence.

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How AI can assist social science and legal research

06 October 2026

AI can be a useful tool to generate court transcripts for social science and legal research purposes, but caution needs to be used, QSAC has found.

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Online pathway helps victims understand sentencing in Queensland

23 September 2026

QSAC is encouraging victims of crime to access the Office of the Victims' Commissioner's Sentencing Pathway which explains the sentencing process.

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Domestic violence being treated more seriously in sentencing

30 March 2026

Domestic and family violence is being treated more seriously when it comes to sentencing outcomes and practices, the QSAC has found.

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New insights into how Queenslanders view the purpose of sentencing

28 January 2026

Research from the Queensland Sentencing Advisory Council found the public draws on a range of factors when thinking about the purposes of sentencing.

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